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The University of Tennessee's McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture has conducted an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects, finding a cultural connection with The Chickasaw Nation. These remains and objects were unearthed from the Indian Bluff site in Stewart County, Tennessee, during a 1939 excavation. Repatriation to recognized Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, including The Chickasaw Nation, may begin on or after April 17, 2025. Competing claims for repatriation will be assessed by the University, and joint requests will be treated as single non-competing claims.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the San Bernardino County Museum in California plans to return certain cultural items to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. These items, which include various artifacts such as ground stone and bone awls, were found at Turner Springs Ranch and are linked to Native American burial practices. Repatriation could start as early as April 17, 2025, but if more than one group claims the items, the museum will determine the rightful recipient. The National Park Service is involved in publishing this notice but isn't responsible for the decisions made regarding these items.